{"product_id":"african-american-politics-9780745632810","title":"African American Politics","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eAfrican-American Politics\u003c\/i\u003e is a cutting-edge introduction to the political successes, failures, and persistent challenges of African-American political participation in the United States. Exploring both historic and present day political phenomena, the book draws on a wide range of sources, including U.S. Census data, Gallup Polls, landmark court opinions, speeches and first-hand interviews to provide the reader with a comprehensive and up-to-the-minute analysis of what often appear to be \"irreconcilable differences\" between the American political system and one of its most historically subjugated constituency groups.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eAmongst the key topics covered are: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e \u003cli\u003esymbolic versus substantive politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe impact of race on socio-economic status\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe post -Civil Rights leadership vacuum\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe rise of Black Conservatism and \"New Black Politics\"\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe political significance of Black Mega-Churches\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe emergence of \"Hip Hop\" as an alternative political voice\u003c\/li\u003e \u003cli\u003ethe future of African - American Politics\u003c\/li\u003e \u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003eThis book will be essential reading for students of American and minority politics, African - American studies and related disciplines. It will serve as a catalyst for dialogue for anyone interested in the role of African Americans in contemporary US political life.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eFor more information and resources visit the accompanying series website: \u003cb\u003ewww.politybooks.com\/minoritypol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eKendra King\u003c\/b\u003e is associate professor of politics and the director of the Rich Foundation Urban Leadership program at Oglethorpe University.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Polity Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50924256100626,"sku":"9780745632810","price":35.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_360e3283-b7a5-4d0a-8b4b-913607070968.jpg?v=1738970573","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/african-american-politics-9780745632810","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}